How did the idea of the "American Dream" change after World War II?
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ANSWER: In the wake of the Great Depression and World War II, it would not have been surprising to
see Americans engage in the hedonism of the 1920s. But instead, Americans adopted a more sober view of life. This may reflect the realization of how the unrestrained growth of the twenties contributed to the Depression or an understanding of America's new role as superpower. Students should show the growing interest in home ownership and family building, along with the idea that women belonged in the home. Better students should also point out how the G.I. Bill made many of these dreams possible, as well as how the rapid transformation of the economy back to civilian production made good jobs available for millions of Americans.
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What are the major Indian castes? Was the caste system a stabilizing or a destabilizing factor in Indian society, or both? Give specific examples.
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Because of the warm climate and fertile land, settlers in Virginia had a longer life expectancy than settlers in New England.
a. true b. false
Our understanding of the semiconductor allowed scientists to
A) examine the structure and behavior of subatomic particles. B) miniaturize electronic components to make complex devices like televisions and computers widespread and cheap. C) redesign the model of the nucleus of an atom to reflect the electrical energy given off. D) provide the electronic components to create atom smashing devices. E) study radioactivity at higher frequencies.
During World War II, the regional impact of government spending was the greatest in the
A. West. B. Midwest. C. Northeast. D. South. E. East.